Latest reviews for Food & Drink in Oxford Circus, London, United Kingdom

Greggs - Bread is so soft! by pindulgence

pindulgence — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:11:52 +0000

Review by pindulgence

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7323 9052

Website: http://www.greggs.co.uk

Tags: bargain, patisserie, sandwiches

Of all the bakers there are, for a chain based one i'd say Greggs is my favourite. I first experienced the delightful tastes when i was in kent, so i was really excited when i found this one! The staff are really nice, friendly and eager to serve. Polite too which is a bit of a rarity now a days! The sandwiches here are fabulous, some are prepackaged ready for the lunchtime rush and some, like baguettes are inthe counter with fresh fillings. They are all bursting at the seams with the amount of filling though! Their cakes and other savoury goodies are also delicious and so fresh!Of all the bakers there are, for a chain based one i'd say Greggs is my favourite. I first experienced the delightful tastes when i was in kent, so i was really excited when i found this one! The staff are really nice, friendly and eager to serve. Polite too which is a bit of a rarity now a days! The sandwiches here are fabulous, some are prepackaged ready for the lunchtime rush and some, like baguettes are inthe counter with fresh fillings. They are all bursting at the seams with the amount of filling though! Their cakes and other savoury goodies are also delicious and so fresh!

Fernandez & Wells - Indulgence in Soho by Niamheen

Niamheen — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:23 +0000

Review by Niamheen

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7734 1546

Website: http://www.fernandezandwells.com/

Tags: italian, takeaway, expensive

It feels like I am letting you into a little secret, but I am sure Iâ¬"m not, itâ¬"s just that I liked this place so much, I almost want to keep it secret! I popped into Fernandez & Wells in Soho with a friend on Saturday evening. Iâ¬"d wanted to go for a while having seen it many times on treks around Soho. It looks so appealing, with legs of ham in the window, bottles of wine on the counter and lots of cheese behind. Thereâ¬"s blackboards outside and in advertising their wares.

They look like they know what theyâ¬"re doing, although looks can be deceptive - not in this instance. I was there only briefly but enjoyed a charcuterie plate with prosciutto, basque salami and chorizo with a glass of albarino. We were also offered some manchego to taste. It was delicious and well sourced, alot of time and attention had gone into these selections. The meats, served on slate and sliced wafer thin & melt in the mouth, the cheese aged and crumbly and the albarino a gorgeous white, delicious and light. I didnâ¬"t want to leave but we had dinner plans elsewhere, besides they close at 9pm (although that should be moving to 10pm soon).

It was refreshing just to sit there and be nosey, to soak it all in. The staff are really passionate and knowledgable, itâ¬"s a real treat. I will definitely be back to try more, and request their recommendations. I would recommend that you go too!It feels like I am letting you into a little secret, but I am sure Iâ¬"m not, itâ¬"s just that I liked this place so much, I almost want to keep it secret! I popped into Fernandez & Wells in Soho with a friend on Saturday evening. Iâ¬"d wanted to go for a while having seen it many times on treks around Soho. It looks so appealing, with legs of ham in the window, bottles of wine on the counter and lots of cheese behind. Thereâ¬"s blackboards outside and in advertising their wares.

They look like they know what theyâ¬"re doing, although looks can be deceptive - not in this instance. I was there only briefly but enjoyed a charcuterie plate with prosciutto, basque salami and chorizo with a glass of albarino. We were also offered some manchego to taste. It was delicious and well sourced, alot of time and attention had gone into these selections. The meats, served on slate and sliced wafer thin & melt in the mouth, the cheese aged and crumbly and the albarino a gorgeous white, delicious and light. I didnâ¬"t want to leave but we had dinner plans elsewhere, besides they close at 9pm (although that should be moving to 10pm soon).

It was refreshing just to sit there and be nosey, to soak it all in. The staff are really passionate and knowledgable, itâ¬"s a real treat. I will definitely be back to try more, and request their recommendations. I would recommend that you go too!

Le Pain Quotidien - by walid

walid — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:29:28 +0000

Review by walid

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7486 6154

Website: http://www.painquotidien.com/

Tags: lively, good value, brasserie

Not to bad, but I personally prefer Paul which is close to Le Pain QuotidienNot to bad, but I personally prefer Paul which is close to Le Pain Quotidien

The Convenience Shop - Support this charming old fashioned shop by Hugo

Hugo — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:55:33 +0000

Review by Hugo

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7580 1350

Tags: rare finds, fresh fruits & vegetables, helpful staff

This is an usual review, as I only bought a single banana from this shop. However, I felt compelled to write a review because it was the best service I have had in a shop ever and I guess that is what TrustedPlaces is all about.

The shop itself is a wonderful throwback to a bygone era, a bit like stepping into 1970's film set. Charmingly old fashioned and the lady (proprietor I suspect but I wasn't sociable enough to ask) behind the till was unfeasibly friendly.

My banana was absurdly good value, served with a captivating smile and a painstakingly found napkin. What more could I ask for?

Sadly this shop is not a local for me but if you are local it then I suggest you try it out and hopefully find it the same as I did. This shop needs support as it is a dying breed.This is an usual review, as I only bought a single banana from this shop. However, I felt compelled to write a review because it was the best service I have had in a shop ever and I guess that is what TrustedPlaces is all about.

The shop itself is a wonderful throwback to a bygone era, a bit like stepping into 1970's film set. Charmingly old fashioned and the lady (proprietor I suspect but I wasn't sociable enough to ask) behind the till was unfeasibly friendly.

My banana was absurdly good value, served with a captivating smile and a painstakingly found napkin. What more could I ask for?

Sadly this shop is not a local for me but if you are local it then I suggest you try it out and hopefully find it the same as I did. This shop needs support as it is a dying breed.

Marshmallow Mountain - Marshmallow Mountain by miffy

miffy — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:18 +0000

Review by miffy

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7434 9498

Website: http://www.marshmellowmountain.com/

Tags: second hand, exclusive boutique, helpful staff

A small vintage/ second hand boutique on teh ground floor of carnaby street's kingly court. All the pieces in the shop are hand selected and the staff are as stylish as every item in the shop. Because it's such a small shop, every item is good, great quality, good design and very reminicent of the era they are from. There are plenty of lovely accesorries from matching shoes and bags to necklaces and leather hold alls. The staff are friendly and helpful and clearly have an eye for style. This isn't a cheap shop but it is not an over priced shop. Good particularly for more formal/evening/party vintage wear. A small vintage/ second hand boutique on teh ground floor of carnaby street's kingly court. All the pieces in the shop are hand selected and the staff are as stylish as every item in the shop. Because it's such a small shop, every item is good, great quality, good design and very reminicent of the era they are from. There are plenty of lovely accesorries from matching shoes and bags to necklaces and leather hold alls. The staff are friendly and helpful and clearly have an eye for style. This isn't a cheap shop but it is not an over priced shop. Good particularly for more formal/evening/party vintage wear.

Well Dressed - by lou1982

lou1982 — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:08:27 +0000

Review by lou1982

Rating: 3.00

Tags: closed down

Used to love the hot wraps for my lunch - now has been replaced by another shop :(Used to love the hot wraps for my lunch - now has been replaced by another shop :(